And, they’re off!

Erica Miller @togianphotog - The Saratogian: Early Friday morning, July 18th 2014, at the Saratoga Race Course for opening day.

It’s Post time!

Saratoga race Course

Up next: The 40-day Spa meet commences today and runs through Labor Day. Racing is held six days per week, with the track dark on Tuesday. Daily post time is 1 p.m., with the exception of Steeplechase Days (Wed. & Thur.), 12:35 p.m. and Travers Day (Aug. 23), 11:35 a.m.

The 2014 racing season has begun, and by all appearances, race fans are ready.